Definitions for centripetal

Definitions for (adj) centripetal

Main entry: centripetal

Definition: tending to move toward a center

Usage: centripetal force


Main entry: centripetal, receptive, sensory

Definition: of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the central nervous system

Usage: sensory neurons


Main entry: centripetal, unifying

Definition: tending to unify


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